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(20)
Remove idler shafts. Remove upper and lower idler shaft by driving or pressing shaft out of front plate.
Remove thrust washer.
Figure 6-56. Idler Shaft Removal
(21)
Clean and inspect front plate.
(a)
Remove all old gasket material from front plate and engine block.
(b)
Clean plate with solvent (item 11, section II, appendix E) and dry with compressed air. Wipe front
face of engine block with a clean cloth. Be sure gasket surface on engine block is clean.
(c)
Inspect front plate for wear or damage. Replace if necessary.
b.
Repair. Repair is limited to replacement of defective, damaged, or out-of-tolerance parts.
c.
Installation.
(1)
Front plate installation.
(a)
New replacement front plates do not have a timing mark for the fuel injection pump. A new timing
mark must be established at reassembly. See paragraph 6-4.
(b)
Install studs (Figure 6-57, 1) in front plate for injection pump. Install set screws (2) in threaded holes
not used for the studs.
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